The allegations came in one of the most extensive reports of its kind on the issue since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel ignited the war. Israel has refuted them.

The Israeli government has rejected the findings of the UN report, which accused it of using "genocidal acts" and sexual violence as a war strategy in Gaza.

Israel is accused of using gender-based violence by the United Nations - allegations it refutes as unfounded, biased, and lacking credibility.